Showing 1–31 of 31 titles
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Adam and Thomas
In the last months of World War II, two Jewish boys are taken from the Ghetto by their mothers to the forest of the Eastern Front and told to wait for their return. The boys forge a strong friendship, learning from one another and helping others escape through the woods. -
As Time Went By
An abandoned ship finds new purpose when displaced villagers make it their new home. -
The Ballad of a Broken Nose
Bart, a quirky Norwegian 13-year-old, faces many odds: an alcoholic, overweight mother who loves him dearly; life in a run-down apartment; classmates who bully him and break his nose; and boxing lessons he takes to toughen himself—all juxtaposed with his desire to become an opera singer!
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481415422
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The Beast Player
In this complex fantasy, the future of the kingdom falls in young Elin's hands when she discovers she can communicate with Royal Beasts. Elin must decide to sacrifice her beliefs to save the kingdom from ensuing chaos or preserve the dignity and freedom of the animals she loves.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781250307460
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Brown: My Alter Ego Is a Superhero
When bullies destroy his fort, Rusty dons superhero garb and seeks revenge.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020, Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702121
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Catherine’s War
This graphic novel tells the story of Rachel, a Jewish girl forced to change her identity during World War II. As Catherine, she uses a camera to document her experiences, vividly capturing moments of terror, exhilaration, and joy.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062915603
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Coffee, Rabbit, Snowdrop, Lost
This gentle, intergenerational story of a beloved grandfather sliding into dementia delivers an honest, affirming portrayal of love, dementia, depression, frustration, and hope.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592703739
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Cry, Heart, But Never Break
The figure of Death gently eases the pain of four siblings as they accept the loss of their grandmother.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781592701872
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Different: A Story of the Spanish Civil War
Told in the alternating voices of two brothers, this picture book reveals the everyday life and deprivation faced by the siblings during the Spanish Civil War.
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The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree
Fifth-grader Mafalda discovers what is important in life as she loses her sight to a degenerative disease in this thoughtful, coming-of-age novel.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781534439627
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Do Fish Sleep?
Ten-year-old Jette comes to terms with her younger brother's death in this honest story about loss and the search for understanding.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702855
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Dragonfly Eyes
In a story spanning three generations, a family, whose wealth brings them great honor, becomes a target for abuse and persecution during China’s Cultural Revolution due to their mixed heritage and possessions.
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Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure
In a quest for treasure, Pete, an excited and persistent young mouse, appears in the Professor's class at the University of Mice. A simple request for assistance turns into a complex and technical adventure with an unexpected conclusion that parallels one of the most important inventions of all time.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780735843226
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The Fox on the Swing
The book tells the story of Paul, who lives a fairly ordinary life with his parents, but whose routine is interrupted by a moody and deep-thinking fox who challenges Paul's perspective on happiness and predictability. His friendship with the fox vacillates between moments of whimsy and philosophical ponderings in this exceptional picture book. -
Grandma Lives in a Perfume Village
Xiao Le's grandmother passes away soon after he spends a rare day visiting her. His mother is sad, but Xiao Le helps her feel better, telling her what Grandma is doing in Heaven.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735842168
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In the Meadow of Fantasies
In this imaginative parable, a girl and seven horses embark on a fantastical journey in which the horses gather to share their visions and dreams.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781939810908
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Jerome By Heart
Raphael loves Jerome and, in spite of the response from his parents, he is not afraid to say that he knows his best friend by heart.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702503
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João by a Thread
João dreams of floating through watery landscapes covered by elaborate embroideries until a hole swallows them. Startled awake, he weaves words together into a comforting lullaby.
- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2023 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781953861344
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The Most Beautiful Story
In an intricate tale of tragic loss and fervent hope, a loving sister seeks help from a compassionate, magical entity who uses the wonder of story to revive memories of a lost sibling.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592703500
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The Murderer's Ape
Determined to clear her friend, the Chief, of murder, remarkable ape Sally Jones sets off on an epic journey and meets a fascinating cast of characters.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2018 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781101931752
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My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
Yu'er and her grandfather are amiable guides to their Beijing neighborhood, and Jun's lush watercolor artwork gives this graphic novel even more charm.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781512445909
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Over the Ocean
Depicted through serene watercolor spreads, a young girl stands on a beach and imagines the world beyond the ocean.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452145150
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Run for Your Life
In alternating voices, this Italian novel tells the story of two brothers separated by Mafia violence.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9781632061652
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Sato the Rabbit
Sato the Rabbit's imagination transforms the details of ordinary life into fanciful adventures that embrace and enhance the natural world.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592703180
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Telephone Tales
In this classic from Italy, a travelling salesman calls his daughter nightly to share a whimsical story. Sixty-seven playful tales humorously recount ice cream palaces, educational candy, and roads paved with chocolate.
- Fiction, Short Stories
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702848
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Temple Alley Summer
Upon seeing a ghostly figure slip out of his home, Kazu grows convinced it’s connected to an ancient temple and the sudden appearance of a mysterious new classmate.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781632063038
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When a Wolf Is Hungry
Dapper wolf Edmond Bigsnout attempts to eat a fellow city-dwelling rabbit but is thwarted at every turn by the bunny and his neighbors.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2018 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802854827
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When Spring Comes to the DMZ
A grandfather brings his family to visit Korea's demilitarized zone, which inadvertently has evolved into a nature preserve with rich flora and fauna amid the barbed wire and warning signs.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780874869729
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The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy
Five-year-old Eddie, after a spirited quest through the shops in her French village, parlays a brioche, a clover, a button, and a postage stamp into the perfect birthday gift for her mother. -
Written and Drawn by Henrietta
Henrietta is writing and illustrating a story about a three-headed monster. Liniers' thin-lined, expressive cartoons, complete with Henrietta's crayon-thick scrawls, track her joyful creation of a scary and funny adventure.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781935179900
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You Can't Be Too Careful!
Cause and effect is explored in this imaginative and unexpected tale of a rose, a cat, a gardener, and a broken heart.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2018 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780914671640